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2001 Citroen Xsara
Orig: Manchester
Dest: Mitcham
Competitor Price Quote: £264.00
Price on Shiply: £140.00
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Short of driving a car you may not have had much experience transporting a vehicle before, and depending on what you need delivered the process can vary in difficulty. Whilst you can undertake a vehicle move yourself it can be costly to hire a trailer and suitable towing transport, not to mention the need for goods in transit insurance and special licenses required to transport bigger loads.
For these reasons it can be cheaper and easier to employ the services of a specialist vehicle transport company. Moving something like a scooter or quad bike only requires a small trailer or van; whereas transporting a tractor or large plant machinery takes a great deal more planning and a far more specialised service.
Which kind of vehicle delivery service you’ll require is essentially dictated by two things:
1. What type of vehicle are you moving?
2. Does the vehicle run?
Getting vehicles ready to move
There are a few general guidelines to follow when getting any vehicle delivered that will help avoid disputes and make the process as smooth as possible:
Details and documents: Make sure you have all the appropriate paperwork to hand when transporting a vehicle, especially if distance-selling.
Clearing: Make sure you remove accessories and valuables from the vehicle as these likely won’t be insured. Also secure or remove things that could potentially come loose during transit.
Running condition: Make notes of the vehicle’s performance prior to transit; this will allow you to note any changes when the move is completed. Also make sure fluid and fuel levels are adequate if the vehicle will be driven during transportation.
Cleaning and exterior: Cleaning your vehicle, be it car or caravan, will help avoid damage caused by dirt rubbing the paintwork. Also it will allow you to notice any scratches or scrapes that occur during the vehicle delivery.
Evidence: Photographs and an inventory before your vehicle is picked up are a great way to prove any damage was incurred during transport.(If you need specific information on moving different vehicles find them over to the right)
When you have a desired timeframe and destination for your delivery you need to decide which type of transporter you will employ to get your auto from A to B.
Again, specialist vehicles will require variable sizes and shapes of transport; you can’t fit a boat on a motorbike trailer, but generally speaking there are two ways to move vehicles
Get someone to drive it: Using trade plates is a common way to move vehicles; this method is especially popular for those purchasing vehicles online from car auctions.
Hiring a trade plate driver can be the cheapest option for vehicle transportation, however there’s a slightly higher risk of damage.
If you’re vehicle isn’t roadworthy or road legal, then obviously this service is out of the question, the same goes for moving vehicle parts of course.
Trailer and transporter delivery: This mode of transport is more expensive than a driven service, but also allows you a greater degree of flexibility in what you can transport.
Individual flatbeds can haul all manner of vehicles, these are likely to be the most costly method of transport but may be the only option for certain machines.
Multiple vehicle trailers such as large car transporters can save on costs when compared to an individual trailer because your vehicle delivery benefits from a shared cost of transport.
Larger transports can’t offer a door to door service however, so you may have to arrange a place to pick your vehicle up from.
Transport companies will offer varying levels of service when it comes to moving your vehicle. When comparing firms ask as many questions as possible to ensure that you know what you’re getting.
Finding and comparing the services and costs for a range of delivery services can take substantial legwork. Trawling the yellow pages or trade websites can be very time consuming.
On Shiply you can find thousands of UK vehicle transport companies in one place. Instead of asking around numerous firms, you can list your vehicle move online with us and let transporters compete for your custom.
If you list the details of your vehicle move on Shiply you’ll receive quotes from transporters who are able to complete the move in your specified timeframe. We also allow you to compare potential vehicle transporters based on the reviews they have received from other completed jobs, helping you choose the company you deem most suitable.
When you’re happy with the credentials and the quote from a transporter you just need to accept the quote and complete the move.
When your vehicle is delivered
Once your vehicle has reached its destination or you go to collect it, you (and potentially the transporter) will need to check over its condition, then you will have to sign off the completion of the delivery.
Things to check when receiving your delivery:
- Vital signs: Check to make sure that all important functions are as you left them: Lights, engine, brakes and any special functions unique to different vehicles. If you bought your vehicle online then check that everything is as it was described.
- Miles: Has the machine travelled the distance you expected? If it’s further it might be worth raising it with the transporter.
- Paint: Check for any damage, this is what the photos are useful for, compare the pre and post transport condition.
- Inside: Unless it was driven then this should definitely be unchanged, though it can be worth a check.
When everything’s signed off and the transport has been completed please help us to improve our service by leaving feedback for the transport provider, this not only helps them but aids other future users in their search for a vehicle transporter.
| Item | Collection | Delivery | Mileage |
| Mx5 mk1 hardtop | St. Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, TN37 7AZ | Hamrun, Malta | 1,768 |
| Van | Cahors, Lot, France | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2HR | 833 |
| Thule 9105 clip on 2 bike high rear mount carrier/rack. | Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9DA | London, Greater London, NW6 7HH | 216 |
| Jcb 1.5t mini digger | Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6JX | London, Greater London, SE6 1TE | 70 |
| Ground zero gzeq graphic equalizer eq ice for amps subs | Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5HE | Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PF | 89 |
| Abs pump | Wembley, HA9 7EH | Plodvid, Bulgaria | 0 |
| He-man dual controls peugeot 307 hdi with instructions | Derby, DE1 | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 8BT | 92 |
| Clio 172 182 sport / cup alloy wheels | Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 8HE | Gloucester, GL2 8HB | 89 |
| Car | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7AT | Sheffield, S6 1UA | 20 |
| Massey ferguson 595 tractor | Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4NA | Bruton, BA10 | 67 |
| Item | Left By | Comments |
| Motorcycle engine | afanboy (0) | Excellent communication, really helpful and provided great service. |
| New small livestock trailer | jhopper (1) | Fantastic service. Great communication throughout. Totally reliable and would highly recommend. |
| Alfa romeo 18in for giulietta. 159/brera/spider 225/40 zr 18 pirelli pzero rosso | dgwise (1) | quick pick up, quick response to emails, excellent service |
| Ifor williams trailer | richaldinio (1) | Good guy, very efficient and quick - many thanks |
| Trailer axle | H148UYD (0) | Great Pair, honest, trustworthy and great communications. Many thanks |
| 1991 mazda brg hardtop collection sheffield | frostyjamesfrosty (0) | took a bit of cooms on my part for collection, but got delivered so happy enough |
| Ramps | davidNmargo (2) | Good friendley service. Thanks |
| Daf xf 95 | sekyi (0) | communication was great..called me on every movement. will use him again and again. |
| Renault megane engine | andy1004 (0) | A fantastic service. Contact every day as promised, then delivered early. Brilliant. Will definitely use again. Tha... |
| 14 race car tyres | hondarush (2) | Tyres were collected on the agreed date thank you |
Shiply matches users moving vehicles with vehicle delivery companies making similar journeys. By utilising spare capacity of vehicles running on the road, Shiply helps reduce the number of otherwise wasteful journeys needed to transport the item. This leads to less CO2 emissions being emitted from delivery trucks, lorries and vans.
- Since June 2008 we estimate that Shiply has helped save have saved 42,428,977 miles - that's about 1,697 times around the world!
- Over 20,642,153 kg of CO2 - about the same as you flying from London to New York 33,951 times!